Learn more about this interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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